Irulan (et all).

trade in your pencil and paper for a capped (to prevent smearing) grease pencil.

you can stow it in your jersey pocket.

if something "unpleasant" happens with a car, snatch it out and write the plate # on your leg.

can be done while peddling (as you tear after the idiot) or while sprawling in a ditch (as you swear mightily).

always improvisin'... spazzdog